Alp Berker

12615 Malcombe Street

Carmel, IN  46032

U.S.A.

PHONE: +1(317) 564-8447

FAX: +1(317) 564-8447

EMAIL: aberker@yahoo.com

WEB: http://www.proz.com/pro/24023

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain Freelance work either as a Translator or English native language Proofreader. Have also worked as a Technical Editor for Prentice Hall Publishing.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Demonstrated record of success as a freelance translator and Interpreter

·         Highly skilled in all aspects of software conversion and use.

·         Superior technical and analytical skills.

·         Proven ability to successfully motivate, direct, and train others.

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills within a highly technical environment.

·         Translation can be sworn by a notary if required.             

·         Have US Government Security Clearance

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

Intermediate FoxPro for Windows training

IMG & Associates, Jan. 1994

Microsoft Excel

Elektek, June 1994

Advanced FoxPro for Windows training

LaPere Consulting, Oct. 1994

Visual Basic 6

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, May 1999

Project Management

Russell Martin & Associates, November 1999

Microsoft Curriculum: Implementing a Database MS SQL Server 7

   Quilogy Sept. 2000

UNIX 101 Training

AdminaStar Federal/Anthem Insurance, May 2001

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Programming Languages:  Visual Basic 5/ 6, Transact SQL 6.5, Visual Studio 97 / 6, QBASIC 4.5, Pascal, C and IBM SQL.

Databases: Visual FoxPro 3/ 5/ 6, FoxPro 2.5 for DOS, FoxPro 2.6 for Windows, MS Access 97, SQL Server 6.5 and Lotus Notes.

Software Tools: Trados 6.5 Freelance, Visio, Seagate Crystal Reports 7/ 8, Refox, Visual Source Safe and MS Project 98.

Script Languages: HTML, XML, Java­Script, and ASP 3.

Accounting Packages: SBT.

Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 3.1/ 95/ 98/ 2000, Novell Netware, Windows NT 4.0, MacIntosh OS 7.0, and SOLARIS UNIX.

HUMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Fluent:  English, Turkish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Freelance Translator/Proofreader/Interpreter    Indianapolis, IN U.S.A.        02/2004 to present.

·         Translated web Pages from Turkish to English for ANC Online based in Istanbul, Turkey. Translated a series of pages from Turkish to English from the site.

·         Translated and edited engineering Pipeline documentation from Turkish to English for Fe-Q Languages Unlimited based in the United Kingdom.

·         Translated the Cryocor Cardiac Cryoablation System Manual from English to Turkish

·         Translated User Instructions for Cryocor Sheath/Dilator Kit and Cryoablation Catheter  from English to Turkish

·         Translated and edited computer Press Releases from Turkish to English for WordBank Unlimited based in the United Kingdom.

·         Translated and edited Birth, Divorce and Family Documents for the Turkish Consulates in various countries across the world.

·         Translated and edited Student and Police records from Azeri Latin to English.

·         Proofread English Airplane safety documentation for a Japanese Company.

·         Proofread English website for Translation Company in Egypt.

·         Provided Instantaneous Interpretation Services for 2 Medical interpretation companies from Turkish to English.

Bucher & Christian Consulting, Indianapolis, IN

IT Contractor                      05/2006 to Present

·         Developing and Coding 8.0 & 9.0 Visual FoxPro applications at US Department of Defense.

·         Developing User Documentation New Systems.

·         Provide User Training when needed.

Memory Gardens Management Co, Indianapolis, IN

Analyst/ Programmer        02/2003 to 02/2005

·         Developed and Coded a 7.0 Visual FoxPro application from a DOS Foxpro  Application.

·         Developed User Documentation for the New System.

·         Maintain and Administered Novell 5 Server.

       EDUCATION:

Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology.

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana Masters of Arts in Sociology.

 OTHER ACTIVITES:

·         Organized Five Proz Powwows in Indianapolis, Indiana USA and One in Istanbul Turkey

·         Past President for ATA-IN (American Turkish of Indiana) 2009

·         Treasurer for ATA-IN 2003-4

·         Webmaster for ATA-IN 2002

·         Have organized various Turkish cultural activities all through Indiana, detailed information available on request (2002-present.)

• SDLX Translation Suite
• TRADOS
• Trados, SDLX